This week -- Published June 23, 2011

Thursday

Jun 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM

"Literally, for one second, we have no clothes on," says Larry Daggett, a New York-based actor ending his second Mother Lode run in this play centered on six unemployed Buffalo, N.Y., men who resort to a unique money-making strategem.

The Record

Theater: "The Full Monty"

"Literally, for one second, we have no clothes on," says Larry Daggett, a New York-based actor ending his second Mother Lode run in this play centered on six unemployed Buffalo, N.Y., men who resort to a unique money-making strategem. "It's the only time in my experience I've ever seen the audience. The reaction runs the gamut. People are horrified, gratified, ecstatic, smiling ear to ear. That's pretty funny. All night they've been watching us. Now we watch them." 7 p.m.; also 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.; closes 2 p.m. Sun. Sierra Repertory Theatre, 13891 Highway 108, Sonora. $18-$32. (209) 532-3120.

A veteran Bay Area band based in Oakland, the Wires long have been plugged into the electric form of blues that germinated in the Mississippi Delta and was perfected on Chicago's south side. The group's raw energy is powered by Ernie Pinata, who sings and plays harmonica, guitarist Richard Healy, bassist Tom Gerrits, drummer Tony Huszar, saxophone players Jim Orsetti and Gerry Jonutz and trumpeter Larry Jonutz. The group's fifth CD is aptly called "Live @ 105 Degrees." 8 p.m. Lozano's Pacific Avenue Grill, 6124 Pacific Ave., Stockton. (209) 474-8474.

This veteran world-music group from Davis has added an interesting bit of fun to its always energetic show. Chris Webster, who shares the group's signature vocals with Tracy Walton, suggested "A Little Less Conversation," which Mac Davis co-wrote and Elvis Presley popularized in "Live a Little, Love a Little," a 1968 movie. "It's a crowd-pleaser," said drummer Rick Lotter. "It's a super-rockin' version. Real high-energy. We didn't really have to twist it around too much." Mumbo Gumbo, in its 21st year, twists everything from African rhythms to zydeco and jazz into its unique sound. 6:45 p.m. Jessie's Grove Vineyard, 1730 W. Turner Road, Lodi. $21-$23. (209) 368-0880.

Event: Vehicle, health fair

Cars, motorcycles and bicycles of all kinds - classic, customized, restored - will be on display and information about families and communities will be available during this Friends Outside event. 10 a.m. Weber Point Events Center.(209) 955-0701, friendsoutside.org.

A part of one successful sibling association - The Black Crowes with Rich, his younger brother - Robinson, who sings, writes tunes and plays guitar, is joined in his own band/side project by Neal Casal (guitar), Adam MacDougall (keyboards), George Sluppick (drums) and Mark "Muddy" Dutton (bass). Or as the 46-year-old Robinson, originally from Marietta, Ga., says: "We'll be playing a bunch of new songs I've been working on and will be digging deep into what is happening at that musical moment. There'll be old stuff I've done and a handful of covers that just feel right." 7:30 p.m. Mon., Empire Theatre, 1825 Pacific Ave., Stockton. $20. QProductionsco.com.

This Visalia-based stage musical features signature songs by the country music legend (1923-53), such as "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and "Hey, Good Lookin'." 3 p.m. Sun., Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. $36.50-$42.50. (209) 333-5550.